Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira shirt number revealed after move from Sampdoria

Torreira signed on a long-term deal after Uruguay were knocked out of the World Cup

Lucas Torreira has been handed the No 11 shirt at Arsenal after his move from Sampdoria was confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.

The Uruguayan international, who impressed at this summer's World Cup in Russia, joins for a fee in the region of £25m and becomes the fourth summer signing since Unai Emery took over at the end of the season.

Speaking on his move to the Emirates, he said: “I feel very happy. I want to make the most of this opportunity life has given me. I am really looking forward to starting this new adventure.

“For a while I’ve been receiving loads of messages in my social media accounts. I guess it's all down to the fact there were talks of me moving to Arsenal even before the World Cup started. I am very happy and I hope I can meet all the fans very soon.”

Torreira takes the No 11 shirt from Mesut Ozil, who had worn it since he joined the club in 2013 before switching to his favoured No 10, which was vacated by Jack Wilshere after he was released this summer.

The Uruguayan signed after returning from the World Cup in Russia this summer and impressed Gunners with his performances as the South American’s reached the quarter-finals.

“I feel very proud of it, it all turned out great for me. I wasn't part of the team during the World Cup qualifiers, but eventually I made it to the World Cup. It was marvellous to experience World Cup moments with the Uruguay squad family. I tried to enjoy the World Cup as much as I could.

“We made a terrific effort against Portugal and we ended up winning the game and qualifying for the quarter-finals.”